| Engineer Bureau |
| January 6th 1864 |
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| Major Minor Meriwether Corps
Engrs |
| Demopolis Ala |
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| Major, |
| Your letter of the 26th ult. in reference
to the removal of iron from the Florida R. Rds and other matters
connected with your commission has been received. I have had a full
conference with Col. Garnett on the subjects discussed in your letter
and he will acquaint you in detail with the conclusions which have
been reached. |
| Yours Very Respectfully |
| A. L. Rives |
| Lt Col & Actg Chf of Bureau |
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